Sheffield Shield
Sheffield Shield 2018/19: most runs, most wickets and results
Data through 20 March 2019Last updated 20 March 2019
The 2018/19 Sheffield Shield season ran from 16 Oct 2018 to 20 Mar 2019, with 15 matches in the data. Matthew Wade (Tasmania) scored the most runs, 746 in 14 innings at a strike rate of 58.9. Jackson Bird took the most wickets, 38 at an economy rate of 2.75.
Matches
15
16 Oct 2018 – 20 Mar 2019
Most runs
746
Matthew Wade
Most wickets
38
Jackson Bird
Most runs in Sheffield Shield 2018/19
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100 | 50 | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Wade | Tasmania | 14 | 746 | 62.17 | 58.9 | 137 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Alexander Doolan | Tasmania | 14 | 662 | 47.29 | 46.1 | 115 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Marcus Harris | Victoria | 10 | 641 | 64.10 | 66.9 | 174 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Travis Head | South Australia | 8 | 398 | 49.75 | 57.8 | 87 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Silk | Tasmania | 14 | 397 | 28.36 | 34.0 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Hughes | New South Wales | 8 | 339 | 48.43 | 42.1 | 78 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joseph Burns | Queensland | 10 | 338 | 37.56 | 55.2 | 96 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Nicolas Maddinson | Victoria | 4 | 334 | 83.50 | 66.4 | 136 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seb Gotch | Victoria | 9 | 319 | 53.17 | 45.4 | 93 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Matt Short | Victoria | 7 | 277 | 55.40 | 46.2 | 64* | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Most wickets in Sheffield Shield 2018/19
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Bird | Tasmania | 14 | 38 | 20.37 | 2.75 | 7/59 |
| Mark Steketee | Queensland | 10 | 26 | 20.62 | 3.03 | 4/49 |
| Trent Copeland | New South Wales | 8 | 25 | 15.32 | 2.28 | 6/86 |
| Chris Tremain | Victoria | 10 | 23 | 21.35 | 2.99 | 5/13 |
| Sean Abbott | New South Wales | 8 | 22 | 17.00 | 2.44 | 7/45 |
| Michael Neser | Queensland | 8 | 22 | 17.36 | 2.71 | 5/15 |
| Riley Meredith | Tasmania | 11 | 20 | 30.70 | 3.14 | 4/61 |
| GT Bell | Tasmania | 12 | 20 | 31.40 | 3.06 | 4/17 |
| LW Feldman | Queensland | 10 | 19 | 25.05 | 2.67 | 5/20 |
| Matthew Kelly | Western Australia | 8 | 18 | 21.50 | 2.91 | 6/67 |
Most sixes
Best bowling figures
- Sean Abbott v Tasmania7/45
- Jackson Bird v South Australia7/59
- Daniel Worrall v Western Australia7/64
- Matthew Kelly v South Australia6/67
- Trent Copeland v South Australia6/86
Highest team totals
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | 476 | Victoria | 17 Nov 2018 | Lost | |
| Tasmania | 467 | South Australia | 23 Feb 2019 | Won | |
| Victoria | 454 | Tasmania | 5 Mar 2019 | Drawn | |
| New South Wales | 442/9 | Tasmania | 5 Nov 2018 | Drawn | |
| Queensland | 441 | Victoria | 23 Feb 2019 | Lost |
Team win–loss record
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tied/NR/drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Victoria | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| New South Wales | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tasmania | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Queensland | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| South Australia | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
All Sheffield Shield 2018/19 results
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2018 | New South Wales 246 & 279/8d South Australia 273 & 103/6 | Match drawn | Adelaide Oval |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Tasmania 355 & 132 Queensland 148 & 93 | Tasmania won by 246 runs | The Gabba |
| 5 Nov 2018 | New South Wales 442/9d & 22/1d Tasmania 115/4d & 264/7 | Match drawn | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 16 Nov 2018 | South Australia 251 & 268 Western Australia 207 & 313/5 | Western Australia won by 5 wickets | Adelaide Oval |
| 17 Nov 2018 | Tasmania 81 & 476 Victoria 282 & 276/4 | Victoria won by 6 wickets | Bellerive Oval |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Victoria 167 & 191 Queensland 271 & 90/2 | Queensland won by 8 wickets | The Gabba |
| 23 Feb 2019 | Queensland 441 & 202/7d Victoria 344 & 304/7 | Victoria won by 3 wickets | Junction Oval |
| 23 Feb 2019 | South Australia 257 & 319 Tasmania 467 & 110/4 | Tasmania won by 6 wickets | Adelaide Oval |
| 3 Mar 2019 | New South Wales 150 & 298 Queensland 185 & 89 | New South Wales won by 174 runs | The Gabba |
| 3 Mar 2019 | South Australia 159 & 240 Western Australia 157 & 243/4 | Western Australia won by 6 wickets | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Victoria 454 & 307/3d Tasmania 286 & 197/5 | Match drawn | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Western Australia 367 & 283/8d Tasmania 197 & 402 | Western Australia won by 51 runs | Bellerive Oval |
| 20 Mar 2019 | New South Wales 375 & 149/5d Tasmania 255 & 120 | New South Wales won by 149 runs | Bellerive Oval |
| 20 Mar 2019 | South Australia 260 & 192 Victoria 286/9 & 167/3 | Victoria won by 7 wickets | Karen Rolton Oval |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Western Australia 138 & 348 Queensland 175 & 175 | Western Australia won by 136 runs | Western Australia Cricket Association Ground |
Frequently asked questions
Who scored the most runs in Sheffield Shield 2018/19?
Matthew Wade (Tasmania) with 746 runs in 14 innings (average 62.17, highest 137).
Who took the most wickets in Sheffield Shield 2018/19?
Jackson Bird (Tasmania) with 38 wickets (best 7/59, economy 2.75).
What was the highest team score in Sheffield Shield 2018/19?
476 by Tasmania against Victoria on 17 Nov 2018.
Who hit the most sixes in Sheffield Shield 2018/19?
Matthew Wade with 12 sixes.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.